Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Performs a variety of Shipping and Receiving tasks. Verifies materials received are as ordered and routes incoming items to appropriate departments/locations. Prepares items for shipment ensuring cost effective courier services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares shipments for postal or commercial conveyance; determines most economical and efficient shipping method; packs items to ensure safe delivery.

Selects carriers and negotiates freight rates

Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.

Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers.

Sorts, counts, packages, labels, insures, unpacks, and/or logs inventory which is shipped or received.

Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.

Delivers items to requisitioning departments and obtains authorized signatures for accepted items.

Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents.

May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records.

Operate dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment.

Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Records maintenance skills.

Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.

Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance.

Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.

Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.

Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.

Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.

Knowledge of postal or commercial shipping methods and procedures

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Geneva, IL 60134: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person